Jeff Olson's experiences in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors of the sustainable transportation field have made one thing clear: when most people think about transportation they often consider only two options, highways and mass transit. Through his experiences, Jeff realized that walking and bicycling are unique forms of mobility that represent a separate, Third Mode of transportation.

This is a introductory guide for people who quite like the idea of
getting on a bike. It does not tell you how to use a power meter, or what
ratio of protein to carbs you have to eat after a grueling turbo session.
It's just about bikes, and cycling, and fun, and leisure, and safety.
It's a no-nonsense, down-to-earth look at bike rules and how to stay
safe.

This book presents steps and numerous tips on how to build a safer street legal motorized bicycle. Even if your state does not have all these requirements, these typically make your bike safer. Please note that the motorized bicycle pictured on the cover of this book was a major project that took several months to build, as well as over $1,000.